The protests had spread everywhere.
On Neo, the planet in the 1st universe where most humans lived after Earth, workers stopped all metal shipments. Factories closed. Machines stood still.
"No work until Earth gets justice!" people shouted.
Big companies and even the Sovereign Federation begged them to restart, but Neo refused. The shutdown cost billions, but no one cared.
The planet's leaders had shut down all exports a two-day strike that sent shockwaves through intergalactic trade.
"No metal leaves this planet until Earth gets justice!" a union leader roared into the feeds, his face broadcast across twelve systems.
Meanwhile, debates raged in every corner of civilized space
On news grids, pundits argued over the Federations' failures.
On the luxury orbital stations, the elite quietly diverted funds to evacuation ships.
But after all this...
He sat alone in the dimly lit room, his eyes closed as soft music played from an old speaker. The gentle melody wrapped around him like a fading memory. Then beep, beep, beep the alarm cut through the silence.
He sighed, stretching before standing up. His hands moved slowly, gathering scattered papers from the table and stacking them neatly. His gaze drifted to the Galactic Federation uniform hanging on the wall its golden insignia still gleaming. For a moment, he just stared, his expression unreadable. Then, with a quiet breath, he turned away.
From his suitcase, he pulled out a simple black hoodie and dark blue pants. No medals. No rank. Just... clothes.
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Sssssss...
The round pod landed smoothly on the Eternity Federation's docking bay. The doors slid open, revealing a line of armored soldiers standing at attention.
"Welcome, Captain Kaizu," one said, voice respectful.
Yes kaizu arrives to Eternity Federation after three days.
They knew his name. Knew his sacrifices. Knew how much he had given for Universe 2.
Yet—their eyes widened slightly when they saw him.
No uniform. No armor. Just a man in a hoodie. No leader could wear this especially when they are about to meet the Leader of All Federations
Eristok
Kaizu offered them a small, polite smile the same one he always gives and stepped forward.
Lucy was already waiting, her posture stiff. Without a word, she turned, leading him down the grand hall toward the palace.
Toward Eristok.
"Things have changed," Kaizu said quietly, looking around the grand palace halls.
Lucy walked beside him, her smile soft. "I heard your father was a commander here, long ago. He'd be proud of you."
Kaizu didn't answer. His mind drifted to memories his father dragging him to training, strict, unyielding. Back then, he hated it. Now, he understood.
but after the incident. "the Incident" the event that still haunted the Eternity Federation.
Magmarus, the planet where the incident occured that shook the whole Eternity.., yes that's kaizu's home planet.
Along the time many incidents occured..that remained as mystery and still they are seeking answers for it.
Like destruction of 3rd universe, voice from the deep void, Lost Nasser and soo on. And now destruction of earth's is added to the list. Although many scientist said the destruction of earth is completely natural due to the astroid hit the earth.. but many refused to believe as a single astroid can't make a planet into pieces...
Peoples are unaware that the power source hitted the earth. Also the Federation refused to say them inorder to not to scare them again and again.
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Then after being a while
Kaizu and lucy stepped into a garden the entrance of the big gate.
The palace shinned. As kaizu thinks of his office which is literally incomparable to this eristok's office.
He entered ..
Eristok sat on his throne, glowing in the palace's golden light.
"Good to see you, Captain," he said.
"Glad," Kaizu replied.
Lucy handed him files—reports, orders, plans. Kaizu pushed them aside.
Eristok frowned. "You have something to say?"
"Look we can fix things...this is normal for a great lea....."
Kaizu stops in the middle conversation
He keeps a letter on the shinny table infront of Eristok..
"What's this, captain?"
Lucy asked
"Not your captian anymore" kaizu replied with a look